What is the best way to treat fever blisters?
Unfortunately, once the blisters are out, there is not much you can do. The best way to manage fever blisters is to try and prevent them from coming out. This can be achieved by applying an antiviral cream onto the spot where the tingle occurs before the blisters break out. Continue to apply the cream every two hours. Should the blisters still come out, continuous application of the cream may shorten the healing period. Application of an antibiotic or antiseptic ointment applied on the crusted lesions should also shorten the healing time. Antiviral creams are sold over-the-counter – just ask your pharmacist. In very severe outbreaks your doctor might prescribe tablets containing and antiviral for systemic therapy. This will help shorten the recovery time and get the virus back under control. Unfortunately, once you contract the HSV-1, you will have it for life. There is no way to eradicate it from the body permanently. The best way to manage your fever blisters is to try and prevent th
